subject: Fight Stress And Fight Pain By Way Of A Relaxing Chair Massage [print this page] While traditional massage therapy is conducted at a therapist's office or a spa/salon, chair massage therapy can be administered at just about any time or any place, making it a convenient option for people who always seem to be on the go. That is just one reason that chair massages are becoming increasingly popular and are being offered at malls, offices, trade shows, private social events and just about anywhere else where there are people looking for affordable relief from stress and tension.
So just what is a chair massage? It's slightly shorter than a regular massage, but provides the same benefits. A chair massage focuses on our primary tension areas: the back, shoulders, neck and arms and is performed by a professional massage therapist, using a specially designed massage chair, in your home or workplace. Although a large number of chair massages are being offered in businesses, the retail chair massage is also gaining popularity in massage stores or stand-alone kiosks in a growing number of locations.
People who would normally feel uncomfortable with the regular massage therapy (which requires that you remove your clothing) feel more comfortable because they are able to keep their clothes on, thereby removing the awkwardness of disrobing. Secondly, because a chair massage is done out in the open instead of behind closed doors, anyone can watch the process before they actually make a commitment to have one.
Another group enjoying the benefits of chair massage therapy is employers, more and more of whom are offering it as a benefit for their workers. Companies are finding that offering a chair massage to their employees positively affects both morale and productivity. They are finding a marked reduction in the money they lose each year by way of absenteeism, lower productivity, poor morale and higher care for health programs.
With instances of workplace fatigue increasing due to the economy, more and more employees are suffering the effects such as tight shoulders, sore wrists and stiff necks, to name a few. Those who are doing repetitive tasks in a work area that is not ergonomically correct are feeling the effects even more. The result is a lack of energy, mental fogginess, restricted blood flow and even painful carpal tunnel.
So what is the allure for employers?
A chair massage works for just about everyone ... everywhere.
The positive effects are immediate; their employees will feel great right away.
A chair massage program can be used to complement your company's other wellness programs.
A chair massage requires no overhead or start-up costs.
So why do employees love getting a chair massage at work?
Provides relief to tension and tired muscles resulting from stress in the workplace.
They experience instant energy and motivation.
Makes them feel of value to their company and their employer.
Helps to relieve the symptoms resulting from repetitive work and long bouts of sitting.
Making a chair massage even more appealing is the fact that because of the reduced time required, it provides a more affordable option for the instant gratification it provides. It's easy to understand why chair massages are increasing in popularity across the country for busy people, large and small businesses and employees.
